Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, bulking agent. It is used in 75 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 54 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SODIUM CARBONATE |
| Function | BUFFERING, BULKING |
| CAS number | 497-19-8 |
| EC number | 207-838-8 |
| Prevalence | 75 products (0.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 54 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 27,100 |
Used in
Toners 14.7%Face Cleansers 9.3%Other Bath & Body 6.7%Body Washes 5.3%Exfoliators 5.3%Shampoos 5.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Carbonate do in skincare?
- Sodium Carbonate functions as a buffering, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Carbonate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sodium Carbonate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (14.7% of its uses).
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